Opinions

Viewpoint – How is the Supercity working for you?

Wed, 5 Jul 2017

In my June column last year, I remarked on Auckland Transport’s brilliant idea to offer local residents the ability to pay for their own road...

Kardashian-free news

Mon, 12 Jun 2017

Regular visitors to the Local Matters website may have noticed some changes. Earlier this year, we were approached by a publisher based in the Bay...

Viewpoint – Council get out of our way

Thu, 1 Jun 2017

The talented people of the Mahurangi district could do so much more if only the Council would get out of their way. All we need...

Viewpoint – First 180 days

Wed, 17 May 2017

Wellsford is not getting a fair deal and this has nothing to do with the Northern Action Group (NAG). We went into the Supercity with...

Right wins over might

Fri, 12 May 2017

The NZ Commerce Commission made an important and courageous decision this month when it declined a proposed merger between Fairfax and NZME. Had the proposal...

Viewpoint – Local board on track

Tue, 9 May 2017

Well we have had some exciting news on the Penlink front over the last week or so (HM August 16). We have all been working...

Fishing – The scoop on scallops

Tue, 9 May 2017

September heralds the beginning of scallop season in our region and some reports suggest some of the traditional beds are not as well stocked as...

Mahurangi Matters, 6 September 2017 – Off the Record

Tue, 9 May 2017

Rodney views Sometimes it’s the little things about Auckland Council that really irritate people. We recently received an email from a reader who suggested we...

Mahurangi Matters, 6 September 2017 – Readers Letters

Tue, 9 May 2017

Grammar gripe I support the campaign encouraging us to do our shopping locally (MM August 16) despite the slogan “Shop Local.” “Shop” is, in this...

Hibiscus Matters Letters – May 2017

Wed, 3 May 2017

Bike rack now! Rough roundabout Fair’s fair Council queries cost Absent friends School fee suggestion Safe speeds Anger boils over RSA not alone Red Beach...

Viewpoint – Growth presenting challenges

Wed, 3 May 2017

March and April were busy months for Auckland. We hosted the World Masters Games at the end of April, bringing in 28,000 competitors from more...

Hibiscus Matters letters – April 2017

Wed, 12 Apr 2017

View Latest Listings Got the message Ban bags Save the trees Unanswered questions Delivery girl outed B ‘n’ B concerns Rights of trees Trees valued...